Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology & Blood Transfusion

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Bristol is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join their team. The post holder will deliver accurate test results and support clinical investigations. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC and possess a relevant degree. The role involves a full-time rota-based schedule, ensuring high standards of patient care in a busy environment.

Benefits

Support for health and wellbeing

Career development opportunities

Diverse workforce initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS registration certificate.
• UK based laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, accurate test results for clinical investigations.
• Take an active role in the training and development of staff within the department.
• Participate in a 24/7 shift system.
• Maintain a high workload of specimens, prioritising urgent work.
• Co-operate with other team members to support clinical investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

About the role

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the Trust. Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values

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The post holder will be part of a team providing a Haematology/BT service to the Trust. The team comprises Medical Laboratory Assistants, Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, clerical staff and Medical staff. The post holder will be expected to understand the need for analytical quality and clinical urgency, and take appropriate action when finding abnormal pathology results in order to maintain the highest standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, accurate test results for clinical investigations.
• Take an active role in the training and development of staff within the department from MLA to Band 5 BMS.
• Participate in a 24/7 shift system covering days, late shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays as required.
• Cover for annual leave or sickness according to rota requirements.
• Maintain a high workload of specimens, prioritising urgent work and ensuring timely results.
• Co‑operate with other team members to support clinical investigations and patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS registration certificate.
• Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• UK based laboratory experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and multi‑tasking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team processing a high workload of specimens.

Working pattern

The role is rota based. The contracted hours are 37.5 per week (full‑time equivalent) calculated over a 13‑week rota period. Depending on service needs, working hours may fluctuate within the contracted time.

Benefits and other information

• Equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce.
• Support for staff health, wellbeing and career development through management and training.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Fluent English speaking ability to an appropriate standard (assessed at interview).
• Visa sponsorship information available under the UKVI points based system.
• Electronic new starter forms and secure data handling procedures.

By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.